Wolverine and the X-Men

James Howlett - Wolverine

James “Logan” Howlett, known as Wolverine, is a mutant with enhanced physical attributes, a remarkable regenerative healing factor, retractable bone claws, and an adamantium-infused skeleton. After a cataclysmic event disbands the X-Men and shuts down Professor Xavier’s Institute, Wolverine resurrects the team to counter threats including the Mutant Response Division (MRD), Brotherhood of Mutants, and Weapon X.

Combat Skill

Wolverine was trained in samurai sword-fighting decades ago and defeated the Silver Samurai in a duel without powers. (source) (#17)
Professor X revitalizes Wolverine’s blade prowess by telepathically recreating a sparring session with his sensei using his memories, despite not training for a long time. (source) (#17)
Wolverine bests the Silver Samurai once more after his training is revitalized. (source) (#17)
Wolverine single-handedly defeats multiple trained assassins with his claws before Professor X reawakens his samurai training memories. (source) (#17)
Rogue absorbs knowledge of Bushido from two assassins and uses it to fight, exemplifying their skill level. (source) (#17)
Wolverine single-handedly defeats dozens of Multiple Man clones. (source) (#12)
Wolverine destroys all of the Danger Room’s traps. (source) (#3)

Stealth Skill

Wolverine sneaks up on Beast despite his heightened senses. (source) (#1)
Wolverine seizes an MRD truck with faulty mutant-detecting technology. (source) (#1)
Wolverine sneaks behind Gambit in a crumbling building. (source) (#5)
Wolverine worked as a covert op for Weapon X in the past. (source) (#11)
Wolverine infiltrates the Japanese Embassy. (source) (#17)

Other Skills

Wolverine slings a smoke bomb into a helicopter as it flies away. (source) (#1)
Wolverine shoots Wendigos with perfect accuracy. (source) (#7)
Wolverine pilots the Blackbird and maneuvers it to avoid energy blasts. (source) (#14)
Wolverine pilots the Blackbird and maneuvers it to avoid missiles. (source) (#14)

Strength

Wolverine KOs Lady Deathstrike with a kick to the face. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine knocks out two MRD guards with a kick. (source) (#1)
Wolverine flips over a piece of rubble. (source) (#1)
Wolverine tosses aside an MRD agent. (source) (#1)
Wolverine kicks a wooden door off its hinges. (source) (#2)
Wolverine one-shots a night watchman with a punch. (source) (#5)
Wolverine knocks out two MRD agents with a kick. (source) (#7)
Wolverine throws an MRD agent over his back and into three other agents. (source) (#7)
Wolverine escapes Hulk’s bear hug with a headbutt to the nose. (source) (#7)
Wolverine halts a charging Wendigo by the horns and tosses it into two others. (source) (#7)
Wolverine knocks a Wendigo over with a kick. (source) (#7)
Wolverine frees his arm when encased in ice. (source) (#10)
Wolverine flips Mystique over his shoulder while she’s in Colossus form with greater mass and density. (source) (#10)
Wolverine easily pulls a hook from the ground. (source) (#11)
Wolverine KOs Sabretooth with a kip-up kick. (source) (#11)
When restrained by two Multiple Man clones, Wolverine one-hand launches one over his head and throws the other into oncoming clones. (source) (#12)
Wolverine kicks down a metal door. (source) (#14)
Wolverine one-hand throws a Weapon X agent across the room. (source) (#14)
Wolverine propels a Weapon X agent through a boarded-up window. (source) (#14)
Wolverine twists a vault door handle with a single swing. (source) (#15)
Wolverine kicks Spiral across the room. (source) (#15)
Wolverine pulls a thick metal door off its hinges with his claws and tosses it aside. (source) (#18)
Wolverine smashes through a ceiling. (source) (#23)
Wolverine throws off seven armored MRD agents trying to restrain him. (source) (#25)
Wolverine lifts augmented Colonel Moss over his head and throws him. (source) (#25)

Speed & Agility

Wolverine scratches the Hulk several times at close range while avoiding his attacks. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine slaughters a team of Weapon X agents in quick succession, only getting shot initially. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine saves Bruce Banner from sudden gunfire. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine leaps down from a roof, tackles two MRD agents as he lands, and slices their guns before they react. (source) (#1)
Wolverine slices Colonel Moss’ gun and kicks him aside faster than he can react. (source) (#1)
Wolverine dodges gunfire from four MRD agents. (source) (#2)
Wolverine dodges electric blasts from flying robots, leaps over them, destroys some, and causes others to collide as he lands safely. (source) (#3)
Wolverine bats away numerous icicles pouring down with his claws. (source) (#4)
Wolverine jumps from car-to-car to cross lava. (source) (#5)
Wolverine goes from the entrance of a warehouse to the roof in about 10 seconds. (source) (#5)
Wolverine dodges five of Gambit’s playing cards and the resulting explosions. (source) (#5)
Wolverine reaches the roof of a building shortly after Gambit without using a ladder. (source) (#5)
Wolverine runs up to a ceiling-mounted laser gun to redirect it without being tagged by its lasers. (source) (#5)
Wolverine avoids getting tagged by a Sentinel prowler despite its targeting sensors locking onto him. (source) (#5)
Wolverine disarms multiple MRD agents in a single sprint. (source) (#7)
Wolverine flips over the Hulk before avoiding his immediate backhand. (source) (#7)
Wolverine counters a Wendigo’s strike, despite the creature moving at blur-speeds. (source) (#7)
Wolverine demonstrates gymnastic skill. (source) (#7)
Wolverine stops Mystique’s kick while she’s in Nightcrawler’s form with enhanced reflexes and agility. (source) (#10)
Wolverine gets launched up several floors and ducks under Avalanche getting blasted by Cyclops upon entering the room. (source) (#13)
Wolverine jumps from the Blackbird to a Weapon X jet, crashes through the window, and lands safely on his feet. (source) (#14)
Wolverine ducks under Maverick mid-charge and stuns him with a weapon from behind. (source) (#14)
Wolverine dodges laser blasts from four Weapon X agents. (source) (#14)
Wolverine flash-steps in front of Scarlet Witch while pursuing her. (source) (#15)
Wolverine takes out multiple armed MRD agents without getting tagged by their lasers. (source) (#16)
Wolverine slices the katanas of two charging assassins. (source) (#17)
Wolverine leaps a good distance from the Blackbird into a building. (source) (#19)
Wolverine bats away Archangel’s projectile feathers with his claws. (source) (#19)
Wolverine gets thrown off by Archangel, lands on his feet, and dodges some feathers as he leaps over his back. (source) (#19)
Wolverine casually dodges Colonel Moss’ energy blasts before blocking them with his claws. (source) (#25)

Durability & Regeneration

Wolverine survives falling from a helicopter to a mountain without a parachute. (source) (HvW)
The Hulk punches Wolverine hundreds of feet into the air; he lands hard, regains consciousness, and pops his disjointed arm back into place. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine takes several Hulk punches until one launches him out of the water; he disappears from sight before the Hulk follows and pounces on him. (source) (HvW)
In addition to prior injuries, the Hulk throws a boulder into Wolverine’s face, crushes him with a larger boulder twice, and unloads face punches; Wolverine still gets up and fights. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine’s regeneration allows him to survive the adamantium infusion procedure. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine survives a bullet to the head. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine takes multiple bullets to the head to no effect. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine provokes Lady Deathstrike to stab through his torso with her talons to free himself from Sabretooth’s grip, then continues fighting without issue. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine gets electrocuted by Omega Red’s coils, slammed into metal walls, and counters him. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine gets electrocuted longer by Omega Red’s coils until Hulk intervenes; he then reacts to Hulk’s attacks without ill effects. (source) (HvW)
The Hulk launches Wolverine hundreds of feet into the air again; he lands and immediately gets up ready to fight. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine survives an explosion shielding a little girl; his burns heal moments later and he fully recovers that night. (source) (#1)
Wolverine is fine after leaping a good height and crash-landing into a car. (source) (#1)
Wolverine is not impeded when entangled by a net with a smoke bomb igniting on his face. (source) (#1)
Wolverine is fine after Cyclops blasts him through a brick wall. (source) (#2)
Wolverine tanks an electric blast. (source) (#3)
Wolverine tanks an energy beam in the X-Men’s training room. (source) (#3)
Wolverine instructs Cyclops to blast him to propel high enough to capture Storm, then takes the brunt of the fall. (source) (#4)
Wolverine tanks a blast from Gambit’s exploding playing card. (source) (#5)
Wolverine is only momentarily stunned by Sybil Zane’s energy gun. (source) (#5)
Wolverine is fine after being entangled by an electric coil. (source) (#7)
The Hulk punches Wolverine into a tree; he dodges the next attack. (source) (#7)
Wolverine tanks a boulder to the face. (source) (#11)
Wolverine tanks a super-charged anvil colliding into his torso, plunging him through a log. (source) (#11)
Wolverine appears unharmed after a burning barn collapses on him. (source) (#11)
Wolverine is stunned by an electric blaster but gets up after half a minute. (source) (#11)
Wolverine remains conscious and fights after Blob cannonball dives him through multiple floors, while Blob is knocked out. (source) (#13)
Wolverine is propelled head-first into the highest point of a tall building and falls to cement; he regains consciousness after half a minute. (source) (#13)
Wolverine gets thrown from a jet into town and walks it off. (source) (#14)
Wolverine continues fighting after Sabretooth throws him into a rock wall hard enough to crack it. (source) (#14)
Wolverine recovers quickly after being electrocuted by high-tech cattle prods. (source) (#14)
Wolverine only gets madder when Scarlet Witch blasts him. (source) (#15)
A direct Sentinel blast knocks Wolverine out long enough to be contained, but his regeneration prevents fatality. (source) (#16)
Wolverine is caught in an explosion’s heart but is later relatively fine. (source) (#18)
Wolverine is okay after Juggernaut throws him into a van. (source) (#20)
Wolverine lets Cyclops blast him without fighting back. (source) (#21)
Wolverine quickly recovers after being blasted twice by wave-like emissions. (source) (#25)

Senses

Wolverine identifies Bruce Banner as the Hulk by the smell of toxic chemicals. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine detects Deadpool’s scent, avoiding his gunfire in time. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine locates the hidden hatch containing Beast via smell. (source) (#1)
Wolverine retraces Gambit’s break-in route. (source) (#5)
Wolverine tracks Gambit across town using his scent. (source) (#5)
Wolverine identifies chemical compounds in the area by smell. (source) (#5)
Wolverine tests himself in the Danger Room at Level 10 Brawler setting while blindfolded. (source) (#6)
Wolverine identifies a shapeshifter by her scent. (source) (#10)
Wolverine sees Tildie Soames deep inside her monster form. (source) (#13)
Wolverine senses Mystique behind him next to a waterfall obscuring noise. (source) (#14)
Wolverine dispatches Weapon X agents in a smoke-obscured room. (source) (#14)
Wolverine sniffs out Scarlet Witch and Nightcrawler hiding from him. (source) (#15)
Wolverine uses his keen sense of smell when infiltrating a building. (source) (#15)
Limit: Mister Sinister prevents Wolverine from tracking Archangel. (source) (#19)

Senses Visualization

Wolverine visualizes the Weapon X jet explosion as a ruse by Maverick using smell alone and tracks their location. (source) (#14)
Wolverine witnesses each X-Man subdued by ninjas via smell and deduces Silver Samurai’s involvement. (source) (#17)
Wolverine discovers Jean Grey was taken by helicopter via smell. (source) (#17)
Wolverine identifies Emma Frost as the culprit behind Jean Grey’s kidnapping via smell. (source) (#24)
Wolverine sees Frost and Cyclops driving among traffic via smell. (source) (#24)
Wolverine tracks Frost and Cyclops to the Inner Circle’s lair via smell. (source) (#25)
Wolverine tracks them all the way to the Inner Circle’s lair via smell. (source) (#25)

Adamantium Claws

Wolverine’s claws pierce the bulletproof Hulk’s flesh. (source) (HvW)
The Hulk is bulletproof. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine’s claws chop off Professor Thorton’s arm. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine’s claws slice off Lady Deathstrike’s cybernetic arm. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine’s claws cut off Deadpool’s arm. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine’s claws cut off a Sentinel’s head with a single slash. (source) (Intro)
Wolverine’s claws cut off a future Sentinel’s head. (source) (#26)
Wolverine’s claws slice through metal. (source) (#1)
Wolverine uses claws to slowly descend a hatch by scratching walls. (source) (#1)
Wolverine’s claws cut into a Sentinel prowler’s abdomen. (source) (#2)
Wolverine’s claws slice through a concrete wall. (source) (#2)
Wolverine scratches the Blackbird to psyche out Forge. (source) (#4)
Wolverine’s claws cut a thick cable supporting large machinery. (source) (#5)
Wolverine’s claws cut through three metal parts in a single slice. (source) (#5)
Wolverine’s claws cut off a prowler’s legs. (source) (#5)
Wolverine uses a single claw to open a metal case he couldn’t with bare hands. (source) (#7)
Wolverine uses claws to climb down a ledge. (source) (#11)
Wolverine’s claws cut a thick branch to use as a weapon. (source) (#11)
Wolverine’s claws slice through a brick wall. (source) (#13)
Wolverine’s claws penetrate Tildie Soames’ dense monster form skin, which resists Cyclops’ blasts, Iceman’s beams, and Shadowcat’s phasing. (source) (#13)
Tildie Soames’ skin resists Cyclops’ eye blasts. (source) (#13)
Tildie Soames’ skin resists Iceman’s cryokinetic beams. (source) (#13)
Tildie Soames’ skin cannot be phased through by Shadowcat. (source) (#13)
Wolverine’s claws slice off metal restraints. (source) (#14)
Wolverine’s claws chop down multiple trees. (source) (#15)
Wolverine uses claws to climb up a tree. (source) (#15)
Wolverine’s claws slice off Mojo’s cybernetic legs. (source) (#15)
Wolverine’s claws slice through a metal door. (source) (#17)
Wolverine destroys a prowler by cutting into it from underneath. (source) (#18)

Weaknesses

Wolverine’s adamantium skeleton makes him vulnerable to Magneto’s magnetic powers. (source) (#3)
Wolverine can be incapacitated by tranquilizers, though a significant amount is required. (source) (HvW)
Wolverine can be knocked out by sedatives in smoke. (source) (#17)
Weapon X designed special braces that keep Wolverine’s claws retracted and bind his arms. (source) (#14)

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